Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clara is $2,730, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,756.
Studio apartments in Santa Clara rent for $1,880 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $2,471 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,994.
Average Rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,730 | $1,880 | $2,471 | $2,994 | $3,416 |
| Y-o-Y Change | -1% | 4% | -1% | -1% | -4% |
| Average Apartment Size | 900 sq. ft. | 476 sq. ft. | 754 sq. ft. | 1,038 sq. ft. | 1,254 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Santa Clara apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 476 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 754. 2-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara have an average size of 1,038 sq. ft.
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,501-$2,00074%
- > $2,00026%
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep / 2018 | $2,730 | $1,880 | $2,471 | $2,994 | $3,416 |
| Jan / 2018 | $2,730 | $1,880 | $2,469 | $2,994 | $3,416 |
| Sept / 2017 | $2,706 | $1,920 | $2,476 | $2,933 | $3,440 |
| May / 2017 | $2,756 | $1,814 | $2,490 | $3,024 | $3,561 |
| Jan / 2017 | $2,637 | $1,813 | $2,395 | $2,876 | $3,438 |
| Sept / 2016 | $2,626 | $1,869 | $2,377 | $2,862 | $3,477 |
| May / 2016 | $2,742 | $1,950 | $2,462 | $3,009 | $3,500 |
| Jan / 2016 | $2,628 | $1,823 | $2,376 | $2,873 | $3,365 |
| Sept / 2015 | $2,641 | $1,880 | $2,388 | $2,887 | $3,386 |
| May / 2015 | $2,630 | $1,774 | $2,387 | $2,871 | $3,341 |
Average Rent in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Alum Rock | $2,204 | $1,680 | $2,018 | $2,543 | $2,700 |
| Campbell | $2,439 | $1,806 | $2,325 | $2,698 | $4,016 |
| Milpitas | $2,608 | $2,268 | $2,400 | $2,735 | $3,058 |
| San Jose | $2,627 | $1,951 | $2,364 | $2,877 | $3,408 |
| Sunnyvale | $2,765 | $1,856 | $2,488 | $3,117 | $4,081 |
| Los Gatos Town | $2,814 | $2,265 | $2,548 | $3,128 | $2,993 |
| Los Gatos | $2,814 | $2,265 | $2,548 | $3,128 | $2,993 |
| Mountain View | $3,016 | $2,032 | $2,782 | $3,395 | $4,048 |
| Palo Alto | $3,034 | $2,188 | $2,620 | $3,616 | $3,419 |
| Cupertino | $3,201 | $1,861 | $2,671 | $3,426 | $4,062 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clara are Alum Rock, where the average rent goes for $2,204/month, Campbell, where renters pay $2,439/mo on average, and Milpitas, where the average rent goes for $2,608/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from San Jose ($2,627), Sunnyvale ($2,765), and Los Gatos ($2,814), where the asking prices are below the average Santa Clara rent of $2,730/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clara are Mountain View ($3,016), Palo Alto ($3,034) and Cupertino ($3,201).
Santa Clara | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alum Rock is 10% lower than in Campbell
Alum Rock rent is 19% lower than Santa Clara average
| All rentals | $2,204 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,680 |
| 1 Bed | $2,018 |
| 2 Beds | $2,543 |
| 3 Beds | $2,700 |
Campbell rent is 11% lower than Santa Clara average
| All rentals | $2,439 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,806 |
| 1 Bed | $2,325 |
| 2 Beds | $2,698 |
| 3 Beds | $4,016 |
How Does Santa Clara Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $2,627 | -1% |
| Mountain View | $3,016 | -3% |
| Sunnyvale | $2,765 | -1% |
| Santa Clara | $2,730 | -1% |
| Palo Alto | $3,034 | -4% |
| Campbell | $2,439 | 1% |
| Cupertino | $3,201 | -4% |
| Los Gatos | $2,814 | -3% |
| Los Gatos Town | $2,814 | -3% |
| Milpitas | $2,608 | 2% |
For more information about the Santa Clara rental trends, check out our monthly rent report